SCHERERVILLE, IN - Thomas Ray Liden, age 81 of Schererville, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2018. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet; son, Brian (Laura) Liden; grandchildren, Sarah and Ethan Liden; sisters in law, Joan (late Jack) Mellendorf and Kathy Winiczay; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas spent 40 years in the Oil Industry working for Sinclar and E.C.I. He retired from Amoco. He was an avid Cubs fan. Thomas was a 25-year cancer survivor.